Falcons’ Chris Chandler Doubtful for Cowboys

Quarterback Chris Chandler, who suffered a severely sprained right hamstring in the Atlanta Falcons’ season-opening loss to Minnesota Sunday, was listed as doubtful for next Monday night’s game against Dallas.

Chandler won’t try to practice until Thursday at the earliest.

Chandler injured the same hamstring during a preseason practice and was sidelined one exhibition game.

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